Introducing the Octopus Hat Crochet Pattern, a fun and unique design that is sure to make a splash at any occasion. This pattern, designed by Deena Fink for Knit and Let Dye, pays homage to our cephalopod friends and … Read More...
Great Customer Service Tips – How To Respond To Broken Items
As a handmade business owner, it’s never easy to deal with a customer who has received a faulty product. It can be frustrating and stressful, but it’s important to handle the situation with care to avoid losing their custom. In … Read More...
12 Fall Botanical Handmade Card Ideas
This card has wonderful rich Fall colors of orange, yellow and green. Carol used a coordinating stencil to color the stamps, this is an easy way to add color if you’re not totally comfortable with your coloring skills. Visit the … Read More...
Easy way to make a beautiful branch hanging Christmas tree
Now just might be the time (or at least this fall when doing yard work) to gather up branches so when it comes time to decorate for Christmas you have the most perfect set of sticks to make this darling … Read More...
Seasonal Cross Stitch with a Primitive Spin
This week’s designed spotlight is on Twin Peak Primitives, the design home for a duo of twin sisters from the Netherlands. Their work covers a lot of different subjects, including holidays, American patriotic designs, sampler-style stitches and more.
Since I’m … Read More...
Knitting Patterns to Use Worsted Weight Yarn Leftovers for the Home
I’ve been working on a series of pattern roundups for patterns that use your yarn leftovers (so far we’ve covered bulky and super bulky yarn) and now that I’ve hit worsted weight yarn I feel like there are way … Read More...
Video Tutorial – 7 Quilt Gifts Your Can Make For Gifts
The countdown to the holiday season is on and so is your time to get those handmade holiday gifts finished! In today’s video Quilt Addicts Anonymous came up with seven gifts you can easily make this holiday season.
Most can … Read More...
How To Plan A Rustic Farm Wedding
When envisioning a wedding that encapsulates the beauty of nature and the charm of rustic elegance, a farm wedding emerges as the perfect choice. Surrounded by sprawling landscapes, charming barns, and a serene atmosphere, a farm wedding offers a unique … Read More...
12 Birthday Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This sweet birthday girl layout has lots of pink, flowers, glittery cardstock and polka dots. Jana included a lot on this page, there’s room for 4 photos, a big title and journaling. I spotted this layout on Jana Eubank’s Scrapbook.com … Read More...
Celebrate National Read a Book Day
September 6 is National Read a Book Day, though in my household I think that’s every day! And indeed this is a holiday that everyone can celebrate, at home or in the classroom. Here are a few ideas for celebrating … Read More...
Amber Wrist Warmers Knitting Pattern
Sometimes it’s fun to knit a whole bunch of accessories that coordinate with each other. I have a shawl and a pair of gloves that were knit with the same yarn, and it delights me to wear them together because … Read More...
Hosting a Charming Vintage Tea Party: Ideal for Weddings and Bridal Showers MOVED
Step into a bygone era and embrace the unmatched elegance of a Vintage Tea Party—an exquisite and nostalgic theme that lends itself effortlessly to various celebratory occasions, including weddings, bridal showers, and intimate gatherings.
With a delightful fusion of history … Read More...
5 Quick and Easy Birthday Card Ideas
This summer Simon Says Stamp has once again offered the very popular “5 Ways in 5 Days” on-line video classes. This year they covered popular card making trends like layering stencils, embossing folders, fresh color combinations, handy crafty tools and … Read More...
The Perfect Scarf to Knit for a Misty Morning
I love big scarves. If you have to go outside on a day when it’s cold and rainy or snowy or just cold even, wrapping a big scarf around your neck makes it a little bit better.
The Misty Morning … Read More...
Black Cat Cross Stitch Patterns for Halloween
Black cats are a well-known symbol of spooky season, but they’re also great companions throughout the year. (Written as a person who has a black cat and a tuxedo cat!)
Whether you’re looking for black cat cross stitch patterns to … Read More...
15 Slouchy Beret Beanie Hat Crochet Patterns
Welcome to our roundup of crochet beret patterns that are slouchy and stylish! Berets are a classic choice for headwear and have been a popular accessory for centuries. They are versatile and can be worn by people of all ages … Read More...
Book Review- Down to Earth: Laid-back Interiors for Modern Living
“Down to Earth: Laid-back Interiors for Modern Living
” by designer Lauren Liess offers a glimpse into the designer’s creative process and aesthetic philosophy. This book provides an in-depth look into six unique homes that embody the relaxed, unplugged, … Read More...
Book Review- Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs
Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs
is a must-have guide for any crochet enthusiast looking to expand their skills and creativity. This book features 144 unique motifs, including circles, hexagons, triangles, squares, and other unexpected shapes. Author Edie Eckman offers a … Read More...
10 FREE Butterfly and Dragonfly Images
Saying goodbye to Summer also means saying goodbye to many of our pretty insect visitors like bees, ladybugs, butterflies and dragonflies. So before the leaves change colors and it’s fully Autumn lets create a few more projects for Summer.
These … Read More...
Sew Liberated Ashland Dress Sewing Pattern
I was drawn to the Sew Liberated Ashland Dress pattern due to its versatility and the promise of a great fit without having to make complicated bust adjustments. I was equallt impressed by the attention to detail in the pattern, … Read More...